Dr. Jon P. Fulbright Profile

Dr. Jon P. Fulbright

Principal Engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Ctr

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SPIE Journal Paper | 30 September 2020 Open Access

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On-orbit calibration and characterization of GOES-17 ABI IR bands under dynamic thermal condition

Zhipeng Wang, Xiangqian Wu, Fangfang Yu, Jon Fulbright, Elizabeth Kline, Hyelim Yoo, Timothy Schmit, Mathew Gunshor, Monica Coakley, Mason Black, Daniel Lindsey, Haifeng Qian, Xi Shao, Robbie Iacovazzi

JARS, Vol. 14, Issue 03, 034527, (September 2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JRS.14.034527

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Sensors, Printed circuit board testing, Infrared imaging, Infrared sensors, Satellites, Temperature metrology, Infrared detectors, Switches, Long wavelength infrared

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Proceedings Article | 20 September 2020 Presentation + Paper

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Product maturity process for ABI L1b and CMI products for GOES-R series

Jon Fulbright, Elizabeth Kline, Mathew Gunshor, Timothy Schmit, Xiangqian Wu, Katherine Pitts, David Pogorzala

Proceedings Volume 11530, 115300P (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2573804

KEYWORDS: Satellites, Imaging systems, Satellite imaging, Clouds, Calibration, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 20 September 2020 Presentation + Paper

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Mitigating the GOES-17 ABI thermal anomaly using predictive calibration

David Pogorzala, Jon Fulbright, Elizabeth Kline, Boryana Efremova, Joel McCorkel, John Van Naarden

Proceedings Volume 11530, 115300O (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2574160

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Sensors, Temperature metrology, Imaging systems, Cooling systems, Detection and tracking algorithms, Image quality

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The GOES-17 Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) has an anomaly with its on-board cooling system that prevents it from maintaining its Focal Plane Modules (FPMs) at cold, optimal temperatures. Because of this, during certain times of the year the FPMs and their detectors warm and cool throughout the day. Changing the detectors’ temperature changes their response to incoming radiance, which leads to calibration errors over time and degrades the imagery. Numerous mitigation strategies have been implemented to reduce the solar insolation on the instrument and to mitigate image degradation, including semi-annual yaw flips and changing the integration time of the detectors twice daily. These and other mitigations all work with the baseline calibration algorithms currently in place on the GOES-R Ground System. In an attempt to reduce the image degradation even further, the ABI vendor designed a new calibration scheme that predicts key parameters forward in time to account for the drifting FPM temperatures. These parameters, the linear gain term and dark current scene, are nominally updated on orbit every 5 minutes and 30 seconds, respectively. However, even at these relatively short cadences the detectors can change temperature, thereby rendering the parameters invalid for accurate calibration. By projecting these parameters forward in time the radiometric bias is reduced and image quality improves. This Predictive Calibration modification was deployed to operations on July 25, 2019, following several months of extensive testing and optimization by the GOES-R science teams. During this time several parameters and thresholds were tuned to ensure Predictive Calibration was turning on and off at the optimal times. Since going into operations users have seen noticeable improvement to the imagery and its calibration. This paper will discuss the fundamental assumptions behind the baseline equations and highlight the changes introduced by Predictive Calibration. Results will show the improvements to the calibration of the operational L1b products and reduction in image degradation.

Proceedings Article | 7 September 2018 Presentation + Paper

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On-orbit validation of the geolocation accuracy of GOES-16 Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) flashes using ground-based laser beacons

Dennis Buechler, Thomas Varghese, Peter Armstrong, James Bremer, Rivers Lamb, Jon Fulbright, Steve Goodman

Proceedings Volume 10764, 107640J (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2321672

KEYWORDS: Satellites, Clouds, Telescopes, Sensors, Satellite laser ranging, Pulsed laser operation, Laser systems engineering, Optical simulations

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Proceedings Article | 5 September 2017 Presentation + Paper

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Calibration/validation status for GOES-16 L1b data products

Jon Fulbright, Elizabeth Kline, David Pogorzala, Wayne MacKenzie, Jamese Sims, Robert Garnett, Curtiss Burnett, Matthew Seybold

Proceedings Volume 10402, 104020T (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2274358

KEYWORDS: Satellites, Calibration, Sensors, Meteorological satellites

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Proceedings Article | 19 October 2016 Presentation + Paper

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Suomi-NPP VIIRS unscheduled lunar observations

Zhipeng Wang, Xiaoxiong Xiong, Jon Fulbright

Proceedings Volume 10000, 1000012 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2241416

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Sensors, Image registration, Satellites, Aerospace engineering, Staring arrays, Robotics, Observatories, Short wave infrared radiation, Reflectivity

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Lunar observations by the Suomi-NPP instrument VIIRS are scheduled on a nearly monthly basis at a phase angle of approximately -51 degrees. The lunar images acquired during scheduled observations have been used for radiometric calibration stability monitoring of the reflective solar bands, band-to-band registration characterization, modulation transfer function derivation and electric crosstalk examination. A satellite roll maneuver is usually necessary for the Moon to be viewed by VIIRS detectors, which results in the loss of approximately 20-minute science data during the period. Without any scheduling, the Moon has also been regularly observed when it intrudes the field of view of the instrument’s space view port. Since the launch of Suomi-NPP in late 2011, nearly 200 unscheduled lunar observations have been made with complete lunar images captured by at least two spectral bands. These observations are made at a larger phase angle from -45 to -90 degrees and libration angle range than the scheduled lunar observation. In this paper, the strategies and methodologies of lunar calibration developed for scheduled lunar observations are applied to these unscheduled lunar observations, with necessary adaptation to account for the differences in data format. The result from the unscheduled lunar observations are provided, with the focus of it comparison with the results from scheduled lunar observations as well as solar diffuser (SD) calibration. Overall, the long-term trends of these results agree with each other and the trends from the un-scheduled lunar calibration show more fluctuation. For radiometric calibration, the difference between the lunar calibration and SD calibration strongly depends on phase angles and libration angles. If the VIIRS measurement is accurate, this indicates that the lunar irradiance reference for the radiometric calibration, modeled by the USGS robotic lunar observatory (ROLO), carries systematic error that changes with these photometric factors. An empirical correction is applied to derive the relationship between the error and the phase angle to compensate the impact. The trends after the correction shows much less fluctuation to a level similar to the trends from scheduled calibration..

Proceedings Article | 19 October 2016 Presentation + Paper

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Calibration/validation strategy for GOES-R L1b data products

Jon Fulbright, Elizabeth Kline, David Pogorzala, Wayne MacKenzie, Ryan Williams, Kathryn Mozer, Dawn Carter, Randall Race, Jamese Sims, Matthew Seybold

Proceedings Volume 10000, 100000T (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2242140

KEYWORDS: Satellites, Calibration, Imaging systems, Sensors, Aerospace engineering, Meteorological satellites, Extreme ultraviolet, Magnetometers, Data modeling, Particles

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The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R series (GOES-R) will be the next generation of NOAA geostationary environmental satellites. The first satellite in the series is planned for launch in November 2016. The satellite will carry six instruments dedicated to the study of the Earth’s weather, lightning mapping, solar observations, and space weather monitoring. Each of the six instruments require specialized calibration plans to achieve their product quality requirements. In this talk we will describe the overall on-orbit calibration program and data product release schedule of the GOES-R program, as well as an overview of the strategies of the individual instrument science teams. The Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) is the primary Earth-viewing weather imaging instrument on GOES-R. Compared to the present on-orbit GOES imagers, ABI will provide three times the spectral bands, four times the spatial resolution, and operate five times faster. The increased data demands and product requirements necessitate an aggressive and innovative calibration campaign. The Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) will provide continuous rapid lightning detection information covering the Americas and nearby ocean regions. The frequency of lightning activity points to the intensification of storms and may improve tornado warning lead time. The calibration of GLM will involve intercomparisons with ground-based lightning detectors, an airborne field campaign, and a ground-based laser beacon campaign. GOES-R also carries four instruments dedicated to the study of the space environment. The Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI) and the Extreme Ultraviolet and X-Ray Irradiance Sensors (EXIS) will study solar activity that may affect power grids, communication, and spaceflight. The Space Environment In-Situ Suite (SEISS) and the Magnetometer (MAG) study the in-situ space weather environment. These instruments follow a calibration and validation (cal/val) program that relies on intercomparisons with other space-based sensors and utilize special spacecraft maneuvers. Given the importance of cal/val to the success of GOES-R, the mission is committed to a long-term effort. This commitment enhances our knowledge of the long-term data quality and builds user confidence. The plan is a collaborative effort amongst the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It is being developed based on the experience and lessons-learned from the heritage GOES and Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite (POES) systems, as well as other programs. The methodologies described in the plan encompass both traditional approaches and the current state-of-the-art in cal/val.

Proceedings Article | 12 October 2015 Paper

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Comparison of S-NPP VIIRS and PLEIADES lunar observations

Xiaoxiong Xiong, Sophie Lachérade, Ouahid Aznay, Bertrand Fougnie, Jon Fulbright, Zhipeng Wang

Proceedings Volume 9639, 96390Y (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2193158

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Sensors, Satellites, Reflectivity, MODIS, Spatial resolution, Sensor calibration, Diffusers, Photonic integrated circuits, Near infrared

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 2015 Paper

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Calibration improvements for MODIS and VIIRS SWIR spectral bands

Xiaoxiong Xiong, Amit Angal, Jon Fulbright, Ning Lei, Qiaozhen Mu, Zhipeng Wang, Aisheng Wu

Proceedings Volume 9607, 96071Z (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2185818

KEYWORDS: MODIS, Short wave infrared radiation, Calibration, Diffusers, Sensors, Reflectivity, Photonic integrated circuits, Clouds, Spatial resolution, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 2015 Paper

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Assessment of MODIS and VIIRS solar diffuser on-orbit degradation

Xiaoxiong Xiong, Jon Fulbright, Amit Angal, Zhipeng Wang, Xu Geng, Jim Butler

Proceedings Volume 9607, 96071T (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2185817

KEYWORDS: MODIS, Sensors, Calibration, Sun, Diffusers, Signal attenuation, Near infrared, Reflectivity, Radiometry, Space operations

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2015 Paper

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Update on the performance of Suomi-NPP VIIRS lunar calibration

Zhipeng Wang, Jon Fulbright, Xiaoxiong Xiong

Proceedings Volume 9607, 960720 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2186794

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Calibration, MODIS, Mirrors, Reflectivity, Satellites, Solids, Imaging systems, Visible radiation, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2015 Paper

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Suomi-NPP VIIRS day/night band calibration with stars

Jon Fulbright, Xiaoxiong Xiong

Proceedings Volume 9607, 96071S (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2187107

KEYWORDS: Stars, Calibration, Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Mirrors, Photometry, Space operations, Mars, Satellites, Astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 19 November 2014 Paper

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The solar vector error within the SNPP Common GEO code, the correction, and the effects on the VIIRS SDR RSB calibration

Jon Fulbright, Samuel Anderson, Ning Lei, Boryana Efremova, Zhipeng Wang, Jeffrey McIntire, Kwofu Chiang, Xiaoxiong Xiong

Proceedings Volume 9264, 92641T (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2074598

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Space operations, Sun, Sensors, Short wave infrared radiation, Bidirectional reflectance transmission function, Vignetting, Diffusers, Reflectivity, Data processing

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Proceedings Article | 26 September 2014 Paper

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S-NPP VIIRS lunar observations

Jon Fulbright, Zhipeng Wang, Xiaoxiong Xiong

Proceedings Volume 9218, 921804 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2061989

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Calibration, Mirrors, Diffusers, Reflectivity, Space operations, MODIS, Statistical modeling, Aerospace engineering, Sun

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Proceedings Article | 16 October 2013 Paper

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MODIS and VIIRS lunar observations and applications

Xiaoxiong Xiong, Zhipeng Wang, Junqiang Sun, Amit Angal, Jon Fulbright, James Butler

Proceedings Volume 8889, 88890V (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028954

KEYWORDS: MODIS, Calibration, Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Spatial resolution, Space operations, Mirrors, Reflectivity, Sensor calibration, Earth observing sensors

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2013 Paper

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Effect of the SDSM detector relative spectral response in determining the degradation coefficient of the SNPP VIIRS solar diffuser reflectance

Ning Lei, Zhipeng Wang, Jon Fulbright, Xiaoxiong Xiong

Proceedings Volume 8866, 88661I (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2024415

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Sun, Reflectivity, Transmittance, Diffusers, Bidirectional reflectance transmission function, Quantum efficiency, Calibration, Solar energy, Solar radiation

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2013 Paper

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Improving the characterization and performance of the Suomi-NPP VIIRS solar diffuser stability monitor

Jon Fulbright, Ning Lei, Jeffrey McIntire, Boryana Efremova, Xuexia Chen, Xiaoxiong Xiong

Proceedings Volume 8866, 88661J (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2024322

KEYWORDS: Sun, Sensors, Signal to noise ratio, Diffusers, Calibration, Bidirectional reflectance transmission function, Vignetting, Detection and tracking algorithms, Ultraviolet radiation, Aerospace engineering

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2013 Paper

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Improvements of VIIRS and MODIS solar diffuser and lunar calibration

Xiaoxiong Xiong, James Butler, Ning Lei, Junqiang Sun, Jon Fulbright, Zhipeng Wang, Jeff McIntire, Amit Angal

Proceedings Volume 8866, 88661M (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2024792

KEYWORDS: MODIS, Calibration, Sensors, Modulation, Sun, Diffusers, Mirrors, Near infrared, Signal attenuation, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 2013 Paper

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Comparison of MODIS and VIIRS solar diffuser stability monitor performance

Xiaoxiong Xiong, Jon Fulbright, Amit Angal, Junqiang Sun, Zhipeng Wang

Proceedings Volume 8528, 852809 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.977567

KEYWORDS: MODIS, Sensors, Calibration, Sun, Diffusers, Signal attenuation, Space operations, Reflectivity, Radiometry, Radio optics

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2012 Paper

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VIIRS solar diffuser bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) degradation factor operational trending and update

E. Haas, D. Moyer, F. De Luccia, K. Rausch, J. Fulbright

Proceedings Volume 8510, 851016 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.930164

KEYWORDS: Bidirectional reflectance transmission function, Sensors, Calibration, Diffusers, Signal attenuation, Space operations, Reflectivity, Sun, Ultraviolet radiation, Integrating spheres

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2012 Paper

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Characterization and performance of the Suomi-NPP/VIIRS solar diffuser stability monitor

Jon Fulbright, Ning Lei, Kwofu Chiang, Xiaoxiong Xiong

Proceedings Volume 8510, 851015 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.930494

KEYWORDS: Sun, Sensors, Diffusers, Bidirectional reflectance transmission function, Signal to noise ratio, MODIS, Mirrors, Vignetting, Calibration, Mirror pointing

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2012 Paper

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Initial on-orbit radiometric calibration of the Suomi NPP VIIRS reflective solar bands

Ning Lei, Zhipeng Wang, Jon Fulbright, Shihyan Lee, Jeff McIntire, Kwofu Chiang, Xiaoxiong Xiong

Proceedings Volume 8510, 851018 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.930486

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Calibration, Short wave infrared radiation, Solar radiation, Bidirectional reflectance transmission function, Reflectivity, Sun, Diffusers, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2012 Paper

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Discovery and characterization of on-orbit degradation of the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Rotating Telescope Assembly (RTA)

F. De Luccia, D. Moyer, E. Johnson, K. Rausch, N. Lei, K. Chiang, X. Xiong, J. Fulbright, E. Haas, G. Iona

Proceedings Volume 8510, 85101A (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.930544

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Ultraviolet radiation, Calibration, MODIS, Telescopes, Diffusers, Space telescopes, Visible radiation, Sun, Diagnostic tests

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